Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1248898

Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia

Observation date: May 05, 2020
Submitted by: anneepierce
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I think this was a three leaf sumac it was nectaring on
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: June 01, 2020
Coordinator notes: Your suggested ID is correct. This species seems to be having an unusually good year in Colorado, as most years they don’t really start showing up here until late summer or fall.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Pueblo County